Deck Refinishing in Lakewood, CO

Sealwize Denver West sands graying, splintering Lakewood decks back to clean wood and seals them by hand with a zero-VOC, mineral-based penetrating sealer. 

No spray rigs, no film of stain over dead wood: sanding, refinishing, and a brushed-in sealer that bonds. We've worked this way since 2009, based fifteen minutes away in Littleton.

A deck that looks gray and tired is showing you a failed finish. Underneath, the wood is usually sound, and refinishing it costs a fraction of what any deck builder will quote you for a rebuild.

Lakewood decks earn their gray
Lakewood's housing stock is older than most of the metro: mid-century ranches and 1970s–80s two-stories from Green Mountain to Bear Valley to Applewood, a lot of them carrying original or decades-old wood decks. 

Add west-side exposure — full afternoon sun coming off the foothills, hail off the mountains, freeze-thaw all winter — and a deck here ages faster than the same deck would almost anywhere else.

That gray, rough surface is UV-killed wood fiber sitting on top of good lumber. Paint or sprayed stain over it peels within a season or two, because nothing bonds to dead fiber. Sanding it off is the fix, and it's the step most companies quoting "deck staining" skip entirely.

How we refinish a Lakewood deck

Inspection and estimate

Done at your house

We check the boards, framing, old finish. You get a written estimate and a straight answer about whether the deck is worth refinishing.

Sanding to bring back clean wood

Prep for your deck

The gray layer comes off completely, down to lumber that can actually hold a sealer.

Refinishing and restoration

Smoothing surfaces

We make sure your deck is smooth underfoot, no splinters.

Brushing sealer by hand

Revitalize your deck

Zero-VOC, mineral-based, no oils or petroleum. It penetrates and bonds instead of sitting on the surface.

ABOUT
Safe for the backyard that's actually used
The sealer has no odor, no fumes, and no oily residue, and it's harmless to kids, pets, and plants. You don't clear out of the house for a week, and the dog doesn't care that we were there. Water beads off the finished boards instead of soaking in, which is what buys the wood years.
Why Lakewood homeowners call us
  • Owner-run and local since 2009, based just south in Littleton
  • 1,000+ satisfied and repeat customers across the west and south metro
  • A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
  • Every deck sealer applied by brush. Never rolled, never sprayed.
  • Free written estimates from the owner, with an honest answer when a deck is past saving

Why Colorado Homeowners Pick Sealwize

1

Local

We've been locally owned and operated in Littleton since 2009.

2

Happy customers

We have over 1,000 satisfied and repeat customers.

3

Integrity and quality

We've earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau

4

Hand-brushed

We apply sealer by hand to make it last longer and eliminate overspray and messes.

5

Clear estimates

Our owner writes all estimates so you know how much your project will cost from the start.

Common questions from Lakewood homeowners

Do I need a new deck, or can mine be refinished?

If the framing is sound, refinish it. Gray, rough, splintering boards are a surface problem that sanding solves. Rot in the structure or boards worn too thin are a different story, and Todd will tell you which you have at the estimate, before you spend anything.

When is the best time to refinish a deck in Lakewood?

Late spring through early fall is our busy season, while the wood is dry and temperatures are steady. If your deck looked rough this past summer, get the estimate now and take an early slot next season, or catch the tail of this one if the weather holds.

What's the difference between this and deck staining?

Most "deck staining" quotes in Lakewood come from painting companies, and most involve spraying stain over the existing surface. It looks good for a season and peels. We sand to clean wood first, then brush in a penetrating sealer, with a color tint available if you want the stained look that lasts.

Is the sealer safe for kids and pets?

Yes. Zero VOC, mineral-based, no oils, no petroleum, no odor, and harmless to plants and animals once it's ​dry.

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  • Littleton, Colorado, United States